Ouedraogo, Gregoire

Gregoire was 7 years old at the time of our visit in March 2009. He is the youngest of 6 children. His father died of an unknown illness 3 years ago, leaving Mom to take care of the children. Gregoire and one of his older brothers, Mady, still live with Mom; but the other 4 siblings live in another village with their father’s family. Neither Gregoire nor Mady are in school.  It is likely too late for Mady to enroll, but with sponsorship, we can get Gregoire into school (and will do everything possible to get Mady enrolled as well.)

This family lives in the village of Nambengya, in a courtyard with Mom’s brother, wife, and 2 children. Their home is in average condition. There is no electricity and they get their water from a well beside the courtyard. Gregoire’s uncle has 1 goat.

Mom cultivates millet with her brother and his wife.  When she is done farming, she prepares a local beer called dolo for a bit of extra income. There are no other family members who support this family.